The Weight of All Things Summary

Robin's father dies in his sleep soon after being admitted to a nursing home, and she is especially sad that he did not live to see the baby she is carrying. Russell does not know about the baby yet, and Robin does not intend to tell him, until it is too late for an abortion. She does not want him to try to talk her out of having the baby. Robin does not want Russell back in her life, because she is tired of the hurt he inflicts by his emotional abuse and betrayal. Michael has been a strong support in Robin's grief over her father and although she realizes that she cannot love him, Robin is comforted by Michael's goodness and sincerity. The focus of Robin's life will now be her child and for...